Key Figures of the American Revolution

Who was the British King during the Revolutionary era?

• George Washington

• King George III

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

Who was the Commander in Chief of the Continental Army (colonists side)?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• King George III

I am a colonial leader who was also an inventor and a scientist. Who am I?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• King George III

Thomas Jefferson was the main author of the _________.

• Declaration of Independence

• Constitution of the United States

• Bill of Rights

• Federalist Papers

Who was a former continental Army officer who turned against the Americans and joined the British Army?

• Patrick Henry

• Paul Revere

• Benedict Arnold

• John Adams

Who said, 'Give me liberty or give me death!'?

• Benedict Arnold

• Patrick Henry

• Paul Revere

• John Adams

Who is known for the 'midnight ride' to alert the colonial militia of the British forces coming before the battles of Lexington & Concord?

• Benedict Arnold

• Patrick Henry

• Paul Revere

• John Adams

Who later became the second president of the United States?

• Benedict Arnold

• Patrick Henry

• Paul Revere

• John Adams

Thousands of African Americans fought in the war because:

• We were seeking adventure.

• We were promised freedom.

Regardless of circumstances, African American soldiers bravely fought alongside:

• White soldiers

• Confederate soldiers

• British soldiers

• French soldiers